Last month we attended the Fulton Umbrellas event at the always stunning Distillery District. We quickly discovered that those “annoying accessories” we always dreaded to take with us in case it rained could be a fashion statement all on their own.

Fulton may not have invented the umbrella but they sure have perfected it! Creating some of the best in the world, they pride themselves on great quality, functionality, style, and affordability.

These pieces of rain-battling art are even adored by British royalty! The famous birdcage umbrella is the Queen’s favourite not only because it looks great with every outfit, but she’s able to see her subjects and they can see her too!

Typically we try and post about the things we love as soon as possible, but with Fulton Umbrella’s we really wanted to nurture our relationship, i.e. test them out over a period of time!

In the last four weeks or so we’ve been able to put our umbrellas to good use thanks to some snow and rain. Ally picked out the girly and fun Tiny 2 in Union Garden Rose Pink ($30 CDN) and Dani opted for the  more sophisticated Contessa 2 in black ($46 CDN). Compared to all the umbrella’s we’ve gone through in the past, we really can’t say anything bad about these ones. Although they may not do much for you in a hurricane or tornado (even buildings have a hard time battling the elements) they won’t fail you in every day use.

While most umbrellas have a hard time surviving harsh winds and downpour, these proved to be not only super cute in a gloomy and grey city but durable as well. Using some advanced technology that is well beyond our level of understanding, Fulton umbrella’s have left their competitors feasting by candle light on their dust – to be polite.

Retailing between about $19.99-$80 CDN and available at Shopper’s Drug Mart, The Bay, Harry Rosen, Sears, and other retailers, they are affordable and accessible…and did we mention they’re fashionable too? Fulton’s wide selection of designs caters to everyone from kids, teens, moms, dads, grandparents, and Queens.

Now is the perfect time to invest in one of these waterproof wonders! If April showers bring May flowers, we recommend you get a Fulton umbrella and their new rain boots, and go splash in some puddles!

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